PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siduri Rafter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Siduri Rafter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Parker
vs
Rafter

178 cm
29
159 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

168 cm
33
158 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Siduri Rafter!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parker throws a poor cross that misses

and Rafter counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Parker's guard now.
Rafter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rafter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Parker wants to stand but Rafter is controlling the position.
Rafter throwing strikes but missing.
Rafter wants to pass the guard but Parker is keeping the position.
Parker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Parker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peter Parker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Parker catches Rafter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Parker throws a shot from downtown. Rafter moves away and avoids it.
Parker throws out a loose jab but Rafter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rafter takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Parker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rafter checks it well.
Parker throws a sloppy head kick and Rafter moves out of range easily.
Rafter misses with a looping left.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Parker tries a low kick but Rafter avoids it.
Parker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafter throws a shot to the body.
Parker tries to bum rush Rafter with a series of wild strikes but Rafter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Parker clinches.
Rafter is trying to break free.
Knees to the body from Parker.
Parker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rafter up against the cage.
Rafter is trying to pull guard but Parker has him pressed against the cage.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rafter is trying to pull guard but Parker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rafter goes for a takedown attempt but Parker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siduri Rafter.
Parker misses with a head kick.
Rafter shoots in for a takedown but Parker shows good takedown defense.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafter checks a leg kick nicely.
Rafter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
A solid body kick from Parker.
Rafter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rafter.
Rafter moves out of range of the body kick.
Rafter throws a hook but Parker avoids it easily.
Parker tried to score with a low kick but Rafter checks it.
Rafter needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.

Parker moves into the clinch.
A short left from Parker.
Rafter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parker to keep the fight standing.
Parker lands with a right to the head.
Parker misses with a body punch.

Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafter slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rafter is defended easily by Parker.
Parker tries to clinch but Rafter moves out of range.
Rafter misses with a right hand
and Parker counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker misses with a right hand
and Rafter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rafter shoots in but Parker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parker scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rafter was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rafter.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rafter throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Parker wants to clinch.
Parker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rafter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parker tries to clinch but Rafter moves out of range.
Parker throws a hook but Rafter avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Parker.
Rafter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parker can pounce on him.
Rafter moves out of range of the body kick from Parker.
Parker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Parker scores with a jab. Rafter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rafter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parker counters with an outside leg kick.
Parker slips under a jab.
Parker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rafter finds it's way round the side to connect with Parker's head.
Parker moves out of range as Rafter strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Parker. Rafter shrugs it off though.
The fighters circling - Rafter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parker sprawls well. Parker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rafter gets slowly back to his feet.
Peter Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker throws a push kick but Rafter slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parker. Rafter does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Rafter misses.
No luck for Rafter with that takedown attempt.
Parker scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Rafter. That snapped Parker's head back.
Rafter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Parker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rafter fails with a takedown attempt.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siduri Rafter.
Rafter takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafter checks the leg kick.
Parker digs a good body shot into Rafter's ribs.
Parker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rafter's calf.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Rafter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parker lands a right hook to the body.
Parker throws a body punch but Rafter moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Parker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parker is looking to clinch.
Rafter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
A thudding body kick lands there by Parker!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rafter is defended easily by Parker.
Rafter swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Parker wants to clinch up but Rafter keeps it at a distance.
Rafter stuns Parker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Parker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rafter tries for a takedown but Parker manages to get underhooks.
Rafter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Parker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rafter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Parker!
Rafter is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rafter.
A punch lands to the side of Rafter 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Parker throws a wild body kick that Rafter sees coming a mile off.

Parker clinches up with Rafter and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rafter up against the cage.
Parker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parker scores with a shoulder strike.

Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker tries a head kick but it misses.
Rafter fails with the takedown.
Parker throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Parker moves forwards but Rafter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some wild striking there from Parker.
Rafter checks a low kick from Parker.
Parker is looking to slow Rafter down with leg kicks.
Rafter fails with the takedown.
Parker moves away from the strike by Rafter.
Rafter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rafter moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker feints a jab promting Rafter to slip. Parker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rafter slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Parker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rafter avoids the head kick by Parker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafter keeps the fight on the outside.
Rafter keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Rafter shoots in but no luck this time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parker.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Rafter's shoulder, as Rafter tries to avoid the shot.
Parker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rafter under the eye.
Parker connects with a leg kick. Rafter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.
Peter Parker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Siduri Rafter.
Rafter shoots for a double leg takedown but Parker sprawls well. He's pushed Rafter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rafter manages to avoid it.
Rafter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rafter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rafter was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafter checks a leg kick.
Peter Parker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker misses the shot to the body.

Rafter tries to keep at a distance but Parker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Parker wants to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rafter is trying to drag Parker to the mat but Parker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Parker.
Rafter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Parker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.

Rafter shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafter throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Parker squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rafter punching from mount but Parker doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Parker working to try and regain half guard.
Rafter lands a big shot there that rocks Parker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rafter looking to ground and pound but Parker is blocking nicely.
Rafter looking to control but Parker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siduri Rafter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafter looking to land elbow strikes but Parker uses the position to regain half guard.
Rafter thows a huge punch but Parker dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rafter throwing shots but Parker is blocking nicely.
Parker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rafter.
Peter Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rafter cracks Parker with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rafter looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rafter is in close to Parker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Parker holds on and takes a little breather.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
After winning the bout, Peter Parker thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.